German, Runkel Rube.—French, Betterave.—Spanish, Betteraga. 
1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. to the acre in drills. 
The soil which is best suited is that which is rather light and thoroughly enriched with manure. Foran early 
supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in drills about one foot apart and two inches 
deep. For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
EGYPTIAN TURNIP. A standard sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than the 
old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. From 
the smallness of the tops of the Egyptian at least one-fourth more can be grown on the 
same space than any other variety. (See cut.) 5¢. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 55¢. Ib. 
IMPROVED ARLINGTON, Of medium size anda dark rich blood-red color. One of the 
strongest points in favor of this variety is the fact that it does not get bitter and 
stringy when it is a little old asis the case with many other varieties, but is sweet and 
tender at alltimes. Its grand quality, uniform shape and beautiful color leave nothing 
to be desired in this grand beet. 10c. per pkt., 20c. per oz., 40c. per 14 lb., $1.25 
per lb. 
ECLIPSE. This variety is a great acquisition, has become exceedingly popular and is 
one of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, 
and is of a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red, fine-grained and 
delicious, with none of that earthy flavor so objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 
5c. per pkt., 10c. per oz., 20c. per 14 lb., 50c. per Ib. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early variety, | RBINE DES NOIRES (Queen of Blacks.) A unique and beau- 
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following the above in earliness; it is of a rich, deep blood-red tiful variety, desirable both for its table qualities and ornamen- 
color, and of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., tal foliage. 10c. per pkt., 15c. per oz., 40c. per 14 Ib., $1.00 per Ib. 
45¢. 1b. HENDERSON’S HALF LONG. The engraving well portrays 
EDMANDS. While not strictly a first early beet if follows very the shape and general appearance of this grand table beet, but a 
closely and is the most uniform of all Turnip Beets, with very colored sketch is really necessary to give any idea of its rich, 
small tops and short foliage of arich red. The roots are hand- tempting appearance. It is entirely distinct, and is the darkest 
some and round, very smooth; of good marketable size, and for blood-red color known, never producing a ‘‘ pale” or light colored 
table use no yariety can excel it in fine quality. The skin is beet, and is of tender, sweet quality at all stages of its growth. 
deep blood-red ; the flesh also is dark red and exceedingly swect | A remarkable feature of Henderson's Half Long Beet is that it 
and tender. 5c. per pkt., 10c. per oz., 20c. per 14 lhb., 6Ue. per Ib. never grows large and coarse even when allowed to remain in the 
DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. An improved ground late in the fall. It comesin just after the early Turnip 
variety of the Early Blood Turnip, of deep blood-red color, fine varieties, and is also one of the best keeping winter beets we 
form and flavor; an excellent market sort. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., | have ever tried. (See cut.) 10c. per pkt., 20c. per oz., 40c. per 
10c. 0z., 20. 14 Ib., 50¢. 1b. | 44 Ib., $1.25 per Ib. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD-RED. An excellent late variety; a | BEET. Sugar and Mangel. See Farm Seed Department, page 58. 
great improvement on the common Long Blood. (See cut.) 5c. —s- 
pkt., 10c. 0z., 20e. 14 Ib., 45c. Ib. We can also supply the following standard varieties of Beet, 
SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. This | | which are too well known to need description, at the uniform | 
variety is grown for its leaves only; the middle of the leaf is | | price of 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 !b., 45c. Ib. 
cooked and served like Asparagus; the other portions of the leaf | Tents Early Yellow Turnip, 
are used like Spinach. It is grown largely in many European | Seriserile. Blood Turnip, Early Flat Bassano, 
countries, considered there indispensable, and should have more Brazilian Variegated. 
extended culture here. 5e. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 60c. Ib. ; 
Our Prices this Season are lower than ever. Read what we say on this subject on pages 1 and 2. 
